1998 Chevrolet C/K Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other C/K Series years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series. That ranks 2nd out of 9 C/K Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 75%), typically at around 37,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 75% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 25% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 13% | 202,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet C/K Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver door electrical fires (EA02005) — opened May 17, 2002, closed May 1, 2003, led to recall 03V093000.
- Vacuum brake booster failure (EA01013) — opened May 22, 2001, closed Dec 15, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Went to stop and brake pedal went to the floor. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet ck 1500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers worked intermittently. Occasionally they do not come on and at other times, when they do come on, they will not shut off. The vehicle was inspected and there were no recalls related to the his year, make or…
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet ck 2500. While the windshield wipers were activated during a storm, they suddenly stopped working. The failure occurs intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 35,000. Updated…
We have a 1998 chevy z71 pickup and have had for several years. We have continual brake problems with this truck. We have replaced rotors, calipers, brake pads all several times. Sometimes replacing brake pads as often as every six months. Still have the same spongy brake pedal with too much pedal…
1998 chevrolet c/k 1500 developed problems with the windshield wiper circuit board.*mr there was a recall to repair the circuit board in 1995-1997 models but not 1998 which exhibited the same failure. *nm
Other Chevrolet C/K Series years
← 1997 C/K Series · 1999 C/K Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 C/K Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 C/K Series | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 C/K Series | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 C/K Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 C/K Series | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series?
Owners most often report visibility, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet C/K Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other C/K Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.